League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 5, 2013 Election
	Sam Malone Answers Questions Candidate for Member of Council; City of Cincinnati

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

I served on City Council from 2003-2005. I'm very informed on the issues. I've spent the past 3 years advocating for Small, Women & Minority Owned Businesses with local entities such as: Cincinnati Public Schools, City of Cincinnati & Metropolitan Sewer District to increase there contracting opportunities for everyone.

2. How would you balance the City Budget? (100 word limit)

I support The City of Cincinnati having a structurally balance budget like the State of Ohio is require. From there, I would recommend eliminating position that doesn't require FTE's. Then look at ways we can reduce or eliminate cost from shared services with the County and State. Finally, I would recommend a monetary incentive grogram with City FTE's who would recommend cost saving within their department through innovation and creative ideals.

3. Plan Cincinnati calls for the city to adopt a citizen engagement policy. What would you include in such a policy? (100 word limit)

I think the plan is very comprehensive! So many individuals, community groups and organizations were included. I would have reach out to more community councils.

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